FORENSIC PATHOLOGY TECHNICIAN I/II

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FORENSIC PATHOLOGY TECHNICIAN I/II

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ABOUT THE POSITION

The Clark County Office of the Coroner/Medical Examiner is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Forensic Pathology Technician I/II position. As a member of our team, you will be responsible for performing specialized skilled work independently and in support of the medical examiner staff involving autopsies, external examinations, collection of toxicology & microbiology, evidence recovery, photographic documentation, radiographic documentation as well as maintaining a legal chain of custody in all aspects related to a dead body.
FORENSIC PATHOLOGY TECHNICIAN I: $24.14 - $35.62 Hourly FORENSIC PATHOLOGY TECHNICIAN II: $26.00 - $38.46 Hourly

The Forensic Pathology Technician I is a training underfill position, upon successful completion of the training program the successful candidate will be non-competitively promoted to Forensic Pathology Technician II.

Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.

Some positions may be used to fill term Limited-Permanent positions. The selected candidates will be hired for a special project or duties of a limited duration and be required to sign a term of employment letter specifying condition and exact dates of employment. The successful selected candidates will be eligible for benefits during the duration of employment.

Some positions may be Grant Funded. Grant Funded positions are subject to continuation based on availability of grant funds and the employee will be terminated without right of appeal when such funds are no longer available.

Some positions may be confidential positions and are excluded from membership in the union.

Some positions may be non-union positions and are excluded from membership in the union.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience:

Forensic Pathology Technician I - Equivalent to graduation from high school AND two (2) years of full-time technical experience in a medical or biological laboratory or similar technical setting. Education in a field related to the work may be substituted for the experience outlined above on a year-for-year basis.

Forensic Pathology Technician II - In addition to the above, minimum of one (1) year of full-time experience assisting with autopsies and related forensic medical examinations.

All qualifying education and each experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application. All details must be written in your own words and cannot be copied from job descriptions or other external sources.

Working Conditions: Work with exposure to dead bodies, infectious and contagious diseases, noxious fumes and hazardous chemicals and materials. May work extended shifts or be called back in emergency situations.

Licensing and Certification: Specified positions may require a valid Nevada Class C driver's license at time of appointment.

Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.

Citizenship: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions.

Medical Examination: Employment is contingent upon the results of a physical examination performed by our examining physician. A self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) or protective powered air purifying respirator test is part of the exam.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Participates in all aspects of the forensic medical examination process, including evisceration, dissection, injury pattern analysis, toxicology, histology, radiology, microbiology, photography, tissue restoration, latent fingerprint recovery and comparison, microscopic and trace fiber recovery and evidence identification and recovery.
• Conducts external examinations of dead bodies and collects specimens for toxicological, microbial and histological analyses; eviscerates bodies and collects evidentiary materials.
• Maintains a legal chain of custody of the decedent, personal property of the decedent, evidentiary material and laboratory specimens and testifies in court regarding same.
• Conducts and develops radiologic studies of the decedent to aid in diagnosis, identification and the location of projectiles or other foreign objects.
• Takes photographs to document the condition of bodies and to aid in identification.
• Interacts with and explains administrative procedures, technical processes and autopsy results to law enforcement agencies, mortuaries, medical personnel and family members of the decedent; explains technical procedures and findings in lay terms.
• Assists Coroner's investigative staff and other law enforcement personnel with medico-legal death investigations.
• Uses a variety of standard office and specialized medical equipment, such as radiologic equipment and processor, cameras, surgical tools and microscopes.
• Uses a computer to enter, edit and retrieve data and to generate standard reports.
• Maintains and tracks toxicological and histological specimens and associated paperwork while maintaining the chain of custody.
• Maintains detailed records and various files Operates a motor vehicle to drive to crime scenes.
• Adheres to infection control methods and procedures and follows established safety practices.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
• Cleans equipment, prepares supplies and ensures the readiness of morgue facilities.
• May drive a personal or County motor vehicle in order to inspect crime scenes.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Mobility to work in a forensic medical laboratory setting and use standard office and specialized forensic medical equipment and drive a motor vehicle; stamina to stand and/or walk for an extended period of time; strength to lift and/or maneuver objects and equipment weighing up to 100 pounds; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, operate a microscope and determine fine color differences; hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone; and the ability to wear self-contained breathing apparatus. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.

Come Make a Difference and Join the Clark County Family where we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Flexible Schedules including 4/10 options
• More Money in Your Pocket
  • 100% Employer Paid Defined Benefit Retirement
  • No Social Security Deduction
  • No State Income Taxes
• Two Employer Sponsored Health Plans Offered - Choice of PPO or EPO (hybrid of HMO)
  • Medical - Employer pays 90% of premium
    • Pharmacy Benefits (30, 90-day retail or mail order fills)
    • 24/7 Telephone Advice Nurse - no employee cost
    • Teledoc, Doctoroo, and Dispatch Health
• Retiree insurance - eligible after 5 years of service
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance - Employer Paid
• AD&D - Employer Paid
• Long Term Disability - Employer Paid
• Generous Leave Accruals that include:
  • 13Paid Holidays includinga Floating Birthday Holiday
  • Paid Vacation Leave
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Holiday Leave
• Other leave options
  • Catastrophic Leave
  • Parental Leave - Up to 90 days
• Wide Variety of Voluntary Benefits that include
  • Guardian - Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Short-Term Disability Insurance.
  • Trustmark - Permanent Life Insurance benefits and long-term care.
  • Sunlife Financial - Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
  • TASC - Flexible Spending Account - FSA & Dependent Day Care Debit Card Available
  • Morgan Stanley - Deferred Compensation Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Onsite Fitness Center - $12/month

*Benefits vary and are subject to change depending on assignment, hiring organization and bargaining unit.

Closing Date/Time: 9/23/2025 5:01 PM Pacific

Salary:

$24.14 - $38.46 Hourly